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Our Client is looking for a Maintenance Operative for general property maintenance tasks to ensure that their buildings are kept in a good state of repair and are appropriately maintained to ensure that they are of a suitable high quality for the tenants and visitors at all times.This would include doing both planned and unplanned repairs, dilapidation and redecoration work to a high standard, and liaising with specialist contractors such as electricians and builders from time to time.The job requires a proactive approach to maintenance activities, and Operatives are expected to work cooperatively with the Centre Managers from daily job sheets, and also identify remedial work that may need to be done and flag same to Centre Managers or the General Manager to schedule accordingly. Key DutiesPerforming tasks which are scheduled on daily job sheets, including (but not limited to):* Minor repair works to walls, partitions, ceilings and floors.* Moving internal partitioning for units within buildings.* Some ladder work on step ladders (any long ladder work must be done with at least 2 people present). This includes conducting weekly risk assessment checks of ladder equipment and documenting for H&S purposes.* Water, toilets and washing facilities - dealing with leaking taps and minor repairs, unblocking sinks and toilets, unblocking and rodding drains.* Tracing and repairing water leaks, calling plumbers when the scale of work warrants it.* Letting Centre Manager know about any Electrical issues. The Operative is expected to change light bulbs and adjust LEDs etc., but should not undertake any significant electrical work. Liaison with contractor will be required from time to time.* Identifying faults.* Any Gas issues must be dealt with by a qualified Gas Safe Engineer, but liaison and support may be required.* Car park maintenance - litter picking and sweeping weekly depending on site location.* Reporting or physically dealing with any build up of rubbish - liaising with Centre Manager for client to remove or be fined for UMSL's removal of rubbish.* Signage - putting up and maintaining signage in buildings. Also using signs/cones/warnings as appropriate when undertaking maintenance tasks for "wet paint" or "out of order" etc.* Undertaking various periodic maintenance tasks (these will vary by building) and ensuring that associated paperwork is kept up to date at all times: e.g. smoke detectors, fire doors, emergency lights* Conducting daily safety checks (e.g. fire doors) to flag deficiencies and the need for corrections following external risk assessments.* Conducting daily evening walk rounds in buildings to check vehicle gates and locking doors etc. (needs will vary by building) to minimize the risk of call outs.* Attending sites on a flexible basis to attend to emergency works, working with and supporting colleagues as necessary.* Participating in the on-call Rota on a regular basis to ensure cover for the emergency phone and to attend emergency works and conjunction with external 24hr call-center. Ensuring that a "fail safe position" or a "make safe" is achieved in emergencies even if a fix or repair is left for the following working day.* Undertake any other maintenance tasks or work activities which are reasonably requested by management from time to time and which are within the reasonable scope of a Maintenance Operative's skill set.The ideal Candidate would have:* Experience of practical maintenance work in commercial premises.* General practical "handy-person" skills such as basic carpentry, building, plumbing and small electrical works.* Skills and experience of using a good range of hand and electric tools.* Common sense and a mature understanding of limitations for legal and Health and Safety purposes.* Reasonable level of IT literacy to use Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook at a basic level.* Basic understanding of COSHH regulations, and of building Health & Safety and Fire regulations.* Able to adjust schedules to meet changing priorities and urgent demands.* Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize and work under pressure.* Clear and accurate written and spoken English skills.* A high level of numeracy.* Must be a genuine team player with flexibility and a "can-do" attitude - someone who is happy to assist colleagues and "pitch-in" to get the job done.
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